Is Russia an Adversary or a Future Partner? Trump’s Aides May Have to Decide.

When intelligence chiefs testify before Congress on the threat assessment of President Trump’s second term, they face a choice: stick with the view of Putin as a threat to the US and Ukraine, or adopt the administration’s stance of him as a potential business partner. Despite conflicting narratives, American intelligence agencies remain skeptical of Putin’s intentions. The intelligence community’s upcoming threat assessment will aim to navigate the delicate balance of viewing Russia as both a current adversary and a potential future partner.

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